There has been an increase in the number of natural disasters over the past few
years and with it, increasing losses on account of rapid urbanization and
population growth as a result of which the impact of natural disasters is now
felt to a large extent. An Attempt, has therefore, been made through this book
to provide a gist of current and relevant information on various aspects of
natural disasters and related environmental and technology hazards. The present
volume provides a comprehensive and authoritative account of natural and
man-made disasters. An excellent text which offers a versatile and in-depth
account of floods and droughts, landslides, earthquakes and